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P171 RRT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,232 mi
Last recorded12,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RRT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 11,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,009 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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P171 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,991 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 RRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 RRT registered?

P171 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P171 RRT safe to buy?

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